Newcastle University announces Newcastle-India Leadership and Innovation Scholarship 2025 for Indian students

2025-03-13 11:28:53 Education

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New Delhi, February 24th, 2025: Newcastle University is pleased to announce the India Leadership and Innovation Scholarship for the 2025 academic year, aimed at outstanding Indian students. This prestigious award covers full tuition fees for a one-year master's program at the university's Newcastle city-centre campus. With 10 scholarships available for courses starting in September 2025, this initiative provides a remarkable opportunity for Indian students to pursue advanced education at a globally renowned institution, nurturing future leaders and innovators.

The International Leadership Scholarship is designed for candidates who demonstrate leadership and creativity in extracurricular activities, student organisations, athletics, community service, or professional endeavours. Candidates will be examined based on their academic aptitude and application quality. The goal of the scholarship is to draw in top-tier students who exhibit remarkable leadership potential, academic distinction, and a desire to make a meaningful impact in their areas.

Eligibility and Award Criteria: The scholarship is open to international students applying for full-time one-year master's programs. The students must:

· Be domiciled in India.

· Be assessed as international for fee purposes.

· Hold an offer for an eligible, full-time, one-year master's degree program at the Newcastle city-centre campus for the 2025/26 academic year.

· Have, or expect to obtain, the equivalent of a first-class UK honours degree.

Value of Award: 100% tuition fee scholarship

Number of Awards: 10

Application Closing Date: 5th June 2025

Start Date: September 2025

Award Duration: Full duration of the degree programme

How to Apply: Applications must be submitted through the 'Scholarship Applications' section of the university's Apply to Newcastle Portal.

ABOUT NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY:

Newcastle University, UK, is a thriving international community of more than 28,000 students from over 130 countries worldwide. As a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities in the UK, Newcastle has a world-class reputation for research excellence in the fields of medicine, science and engineering, social sciences and the humanities. Its academics are sharply focused on responding to the major challenges facing society today. Our research and teaching are world-leading in areas as diverse as health, culture, technology and the environment. Newcastle University is committed to providing our students with excellent, research-led teaching delivered by dedicated and passionate teachers. Newcastle University is ranked 110th in the QS World Ranking 2024 and 139th in the Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2023.